The official account of PGL Esports has announced the first matches of PGL Bucharest 2025, one of the most anticipated esports events of the spring. The competition will be held at PGL Studios, Bucharest, Romania, from April 6 to 13, 2025, and 16 teams will take part in the tournament.

Schedule for the first day (April 6, EEST)

Stream A
10:00 - The MongolZ vs. 3DMAX
13:00 - Falcons vs. Complexity
16:00 - Eternal Fire vs. paiN Gaming
19:00 - FaZe Clan vs. Astralis

Stream B
10:00 - Virtus.pro vs. Rare Atom
13:00 - G2 Esports vs. GamerLegion
16:00 - Team Liquid vs. Legacy
19:00 - FURIA Esports vs. Apogee

Tournament format and prize pool
The tournament will be held in the Swiss Stage format: 16 teams will play in Bo3 matches, where each victory will allow teams to meet opponents with similar results. The top 8 teams of the Swiss Stage will advance to the single-elimination (Bo3) playoffs, and the grand final will take place in the Bo5 format.

The total prize pool is $625 000, of which the winner will receive $200 000. The distribution of prize money guarantees a high level of motivation for the teams that will compete for each card and each round.

The first day of PGL Bucharest 2025 sets a high level of competition for all participants. Thanks to the clear tournament format and generous prize pool, the event promises to become one of the key events in the world of esports in 2025. Follow the official updates from PGL Esports for more details on the playoff schedule and other important announcements.